Kamala Harris begins Southeast Asia trip amid Afghan chaos
US vice president faces task of convincing Southeast Asia of US reliability amid its chaotic pullout from Afghanistan.
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Lebanon to raise fuel prices in bid to ease crippling shortages
Lebanese leaders hold emergency meeting, decide to change the exchange rate used to price petroleum products.
US, Germany warn of growing security threats at Kabul airport
'Potential security threats' prompt US and German embassies to warn their citizens against travelling to Kabul airport.
Afghan Americans scramble to support diaspora
After rapid Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Afghans across the US work to support their diaspora community.
Dozens hurt as Israel raids Gaza, fires at Palestinian protesters
Two Palestinians, including 13-year-old boy shot in the head by Israeli forces, are in a critical condition.
Afghanistan shows ‘limitations’ of US military, experts say
Swift collapse of the Afghan government demonstrates US military's inability to engage in nation-building, experts say.
French protesters rally against COVID health pass
For sixth straight Saturday, protesters march against COVID health pass they describe as a restriction of freedom.
More than dozen killed in southwest Niger village attack
At least 16 people killed in Thiem in the country's Tillaberi region by unknown gunmen, according to a local mayor.
US coastal evacuations urged as Hurricane Henri heads north
Officials tell millions of people in Hurricane Henri's path to brace themselves for torrential rain and storm surges.
Chad says will withdraw half its troops from G5 Sahel force
N'Djamena says the 'strategic redeployment' is to better adapt to the organisation of rebel groups in the region.
Afghans need to accept Taliban rule, says Hashmat Ghani
Hashmat Ghani tells Al Jazeera that accepting the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan is essential to avoid instability.
Qaamqaam: The Somali village where chopping trees is banned
Village elders impose hefty fines and expel residents for cutting down trees as they seek to protect the environment.
Turkey extols booming defence industry at international arms fair
Turkish showcases domestically-produced stealth fighter jet, drones at International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul.
Eight people killed as Hurricane Grace hits eastern Mexico
Grace slams into the Mexican coast as Category 3 storm, causing severe flooding and mudslides.
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar in Kabul for government talks
Mullah Baradar is in discussions with other Taliban leaders to hammer out a new Afghan government.
Australia: Scores arrested at anti-coronavirus lockdown protests
At least seven police officers injured amid nationwide demonstrations against government's COVID containment measures.
‘Absolutely overwhelmed’: Haiti hospitals struggle after quake
Many hospitals remained saturated in the worst-hit areas of Haiti as helicopters ferry the injured to Port-au-Prince.
Megaship that blocked Suez crosses canal again
Taiwanese-operated vessel steamed out of the Suez last month after the owners reached a compensation deal with Egypt.
Children killed in Syria’s Idlib amid displacement crisis
Russian-backed Syrian government forces launch attacks on villages in southern Idlib, activists and residents say.
WHO issues call for experts to help with COVID origins probe
New scientific group would provide the WHO with an independent analysis and guidance on next steps in the probe.